Ray C. Anderson Foundation is New Sponsor for “Talk with Green Guy” Show

Mon, 02/29/2016 - 10:00

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation is the new sponsor of “Talk with Green Guy,” a rapidly growing weekly show hosted by Eric Moncrief on WGST 640 AM, which airs locally Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Eastern with podcasts available at www.greenguymedia.com.

Highlights from GSK’s 2015 Responsible Business Supplement

Thu, 03/17/2016 - 11:00

Operating responsibly is fundamental to GSK’s strategic priorities. Our success depends on our ability to research and develop innovative products and make them accessible for more people in a responsible way. In our Responsible Business Supplement, we report our progress against 23 forward-looking commitments across four areas: Health for all, Our behaviour, Our people and Our planet.

Hershey Partners with Blommer Chocolate and Olam Cocoa to Build Health Center in Cote D’Ivoire

Fri, 02/26/2016 - 11:00

The Hershey Company partnered with cocoa suppliers Blommer Chocolate and Olam Cocoa to fund and build a community health center in Cote d’Ivoire.

How Infrastructure Planning is Being Used by LA as a Blueprint For Sustainable Urban Development

Fri, 02/26/2016 - 10:05

Chief Executives Convene with Heads of State at Historic Private Sector Investment Conference in the Africa Great Lakes Region

Fri, 02/26/2016 - 10:05

Marking the third anniversary of the signing of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Africa Great Lakes Region, the first-ever Private Sector Investment Conference brought together over 500 high-level representatives from the private sector, Government, civil society and the United Nations on 24-25 February in Kinshasa. The aim of the Conference was to strengthen economic cooperation, expand trade opportunities, and stimulate job creation in order to bring about long-term stability and peace in the region.

Can a 16-Mile Stretch of Road Become the World's First Sustainable Highway?

Thu, 02/25/2016 - 15:30

"The Ray" is an ambitious project to convert a Georgia highway into a road that isn't horrible for the environment.

Jetblue Joins The Roundtable On Sustainable Biomaterials

Thu, 02/25/2016 - 15:00

JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced it has joined The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB). As the first U.S. airline member, JetBlue joins 100 other like-minded organizations in creating a market and standard for sustainable biomass and bio-based products.

Standard Chartered Launches Its 2015 Annual Report

Tue, 03/01/2016 - 08:00

The Bank’s approach to sustainability is embedded across the Annual Report, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to sustainability as the foundation of its business.

Cause Marketing Partnerships that Mutually Benefit the Nonprofit and the Company's Brand

Thu, 02/25/2016 - 14:00

There is growing importance that corporations and nonprofits align strategically, work to identify mutually beneficial goals, and work in partnership to deliver transformational experiences [i.e. to employees, customers, other stakeholders] while meeting real nonprofit needs (Source: America’s Charities Snapshot 2015 – The Corporate DNA).

Top Trends in Shared Value

Thu, 02/25/2016 - 14:00

This month, we are excited to launch the research phase of Global Trends in Shared Value and enlist your help in making it happen. In order to bring about representative perspectives from different regions and industries, we invite the shared value community to participate in our global survey to contribute to a forthcoming Global Trends online platform.